The black codes made the south have difficulties improving there economic conditions because african americans were in large numbers during that time (previous slaves) however they were not allowed to hold many of the jobs that were needed to help the South become productive.
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However, more than 70% of all immigrants reached New York City, which became known as the "Golden Door." Most immigrants arriving in New York came to the Castle Garden depot near the tip of Manhattan in the late 1800s.
